Only hardcore Magic City Maniacs are going to find this as we won’t be sharing on social until the next episode. But here is the first episode of a brand new podcast called “Hello, Friends!” hosted by Blogging Molly! Oh, I am there too. It took us three tries and almost a whole year before […]
Harry Potter and the awesome cosplay I saw so many amazing cosplayers while at MegaCon on Friday! Being the theme park fan that I am, there was one that stood out more than the others. Complete with working lights and equipped with audio from the ride, The Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ride […]
Some folks like to eat at fancy restaurants when they’re at theme parks. Others are ok with burgers from a counter service place. Pretzels, popcorn and churros are also yummy. But what if you wanted to try something a little outside your comfort zone? Well, Universal has you covered! In the gift shop after the […]
Happy National Women’s Day! Today is a day where we honor and celebrate the women in our community. I mean, that really should be everyday, but I digress. Here are a couple videos featuring some of my favorite Universal women! Granted, those Lollipop Girls from Easter Island aren’t around anymore, but you can still catch […]
Time lapse videos! You know those videos where the camera is usually still and everything else is moving really fast? Those are time lapse videos. I guess sometimes the camera can move slightly, but not too often. These videos are usually used to show the progress of something. Whether it be something being built, a […]
Each week (usually on a Monday), I will dig into my drawer of maps and share it with YOU! I’ve accumulated a nice little collection, so be sure to check back every Monday for a new! This week’s map, The Magic Kingdom’s 40th Anniversary! This map contains a very special bonus map! Check out the video […]
It was announced about a month ago that Terminator 2 3D would be closing forever. Replacing it would be a live action show based off of a “high-energy Universal franchise”. They have yet to announce what the replacement will actually be, but obviously rumors are swirling! The last day of operation for Terminator was […]
I know they started removing the tracks of Dragon Challenge almost immediately after it closed. I saw the photos where they were sawing metal apart and sparks were flying. I saw the photos of the tracks missing. But it feels so much different actually seeing it in person. I compare it to when they took […]
When it started to look like the storm was heading this way, Universal started taking precautions. Mostly removing props from Halloween Horror Nights’ scarezones. But when it started getting really serious and talk about the parks closing came up, the prepartions got turned up to high gear. Photo by Jacob Taylor Huston. Find him on […]
The gates were removed and staff was helping guests at this new quick service food option. Conveniently up against the wall and out of the way, Fresh Eats is serving up sandwiches and featuring Starbucks coffee. The last snack option they had in this area was smack dab in the middle of the rotunda. It […]